There are many ways we can go about to cool down from the heat of a fever; resting in a well-ventilated area, staying hydrated with enough fluids, and using a wet rag to pat ourselves. Especially for the last option; constantly changing out the damp rag to make it cool again might get a little inconvenient.
This is where fever or cooling patches come in handy! They can be stored conveniently in your fridge to keep cool always. You also do not have to worry about these slipping or falling off as they are adhesive. Interestingly, there are fever patches specifically made for children and adults alike; fitting for all ages.
Here are 8 of the best fever/cooling patches available on the market:
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Overview
KOOLFEVER’s Adult patches help to absorb and disperse heat effectively. Like its name, it is often used during fevers. However, it can also be used for other times such as when you (or a loved one) have a headache, toothache, sprains and bruises, or just generally heaty days or nights.
The KOOLFEVER Adult sheets are sized to fit an adult’s forehead. Due to its adhesiveness, it will not shift even in your sleep. It is also presented that the cooling effect can last you through several hours into the night.
If necessary, you can cut the patch down to the size you need. While you can try, it is highly recommended that the KOOLFEVER Adult is used only once.
- Easy to use; just remove the transparent film and paste the gel cooling surface onto the area
- Chill the cooling gel sheets in the refrigerator for a better cooling sensation
- Crisp and cool effect persists for the whole night; up to 8 hours
Who is this for?
This KOOLFEVER Adult variant is recommended for those who are 12 years and above. Even if your little one isn’t feeling well, KOOLFEVER as a reputable and trusted brand has a big range of fever patches including for kids.
Overview
Got a fussy baby? KOOLFEVER’s Baby sheets are gentle on your baby’s skin. It does not contain any fragrance or colouring, hence you won’t have to worry about it affecting your little one if their skin is sensitive or if they are sensitive to smells.
These are sized to fit nicely on your baby’s forehead, hence you will not have to worry about them falling off when your baby is moving around. Unlike the KOOLFEVER Adult, the KOOLFEVER Baby sheets will last for a shorter amount of hours in comparison.
If necessary, you can cut the patch down to the size you need.
- Single-use only
- Ready to use right away; just peel off the film and paste onto the skin surface
- No colour or fragrance
- The adhesive is gentle on the baby’s skin
Who is this for?
The KOOLFEVER Baby is recommended for infants up to 2 years old. Do note that the only gripe with this product is that the length of time the cooling effect lasts is shorter in comparison to an adult’s fever patch.
Overview
The KOOLFEVER Child patches are usually used for when your child is feverish, but they can also be used for other times such as when they’re having a headache, toothache, sprains and bruises, or just generally heaty days or nights.
These fever patches absorb and disperse heat, helping to lower your child’s temperature. Like the KOOLFEVER Adult and Baby, you won’t have to worry about it falling off your child’s forehead as it stays on firmly. And of course, the KOOLFEVER Child is able to last you through several hours into the night.
Like most fever patches, you can cut the patch down to the size your child needs.
- Single-use only
- Ready to use right away; just peel off the film and paste onto the skin surface
- No colour or fragrance
Who is this for?
In terms of its sizing, the KOOLFEVER Child is meant for children between 2 to 12 years old. Of course, if your child grows up fast, you can go ahead with the KOOLFEVER’s Adult fever patches.
Overview
Hospitech’s MrCool fever patches are suitable for all ages. Aside from cooling down, these patches can also be used for cold compress physiotherapy. Hence, it is important to note that these patches can only be used for the treatment of closed soft tissue.
The MrCool Cooling Gel Patches are gentle on your skin and can gauge a person’s temperature instantly rather than using a thermometer. Due to its heat discolouration technology, it becomes easier to keep track of the person’s body temperature. When it gets below 38 degrees celsius, it will be blue. If it gets higher than 38 degrees celsius, it will turn red!
If you wish, it can be cut down into the size you need as well. However, be careful to not let it get stuck to your hair. These patches are also recommended to be used once.
- Easy to use
- Changes colour according to body temperature
- Can only be used for treatments of closed soft tissue
Who is this for?
The MrCool Cooling Gel Patches are suitable for all ages. As these are signed off by a local brand, it’s more easily accessible for purchasing from online local sellers and getting them right to your doorstep.
Overview
Hisamitsu is more commonly known for its pain-relieving Salonpas patches. However, they also do fever patches, namely its ByeBye-FEVER Super Cool gel sheets.
The ByeBye-FEVER Super Cool gel sheets, despite their powerful adhesion, are gentle on your skin. It helps to cool you down with a cooling sensation that’ll last up to 10 hours.
It is important to note that it cannot be applied to areas around the eyes, on mucous membranes, or on skin affected by eczema, rashes or wounds.
As these are stronger, consulting your doctor or pharmacist is recommended if you have sensitive skin. For special storage instructions, these gel sheets are not suitable to be placed in the freezer.
- Long-lasting cooling sensation for up to 10 hours
- Safe to use with medications
Who is this for?
The ByeBye-FEVER Super Cool gel sheets are made for adults. It is important when using these patches to be mindful of how they affect you, as it is not fit for sensitive skin. Additionally, the patch might fall off despite its adhesive quality.
Overview
If you’re looking for another alternative for baby fever patches, Hisamitsu’s Byebye-FEVER Babies is here for you!
These cooling, single-use gel sheets are gentle on your little one to lower your baby’s temperature and not obstruct their play or rest time. Recommended to be used with parental or adult supervision, the ByeBye-FEVER Babies have a cooling effect of up to 8 hours instead of 10 hours.
Like the adult variant, it is important to note that it cannot be applied to areas around the eyes, on mucous membranes, or on skin affected by eczema, rashes or wounds. For storing instructions, these patches should be stored in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight (not in the freezer!)
- Cooling effect of up to 8 hours
- Recommended for ages 0 - 2 years old
- The bitter ingredient is blended in so that they may not be eaten accidentally
Who is this for?
The Byebye-FEVER Babies, like its name, are made for your little ones! However, it is important to note how these patches affect your kid. Though, the patch says that it is gentle on a baby’s skin.
Overview
The KOOLFEVER Extra Cool, unlike the other products, is not made specifically for fevers. Specifically, these patches are made to help you cool down generally, whether it’s on a hot day, while you’re working, or when you can’t sleep! You can still use it for fevers and headaches as well, though it might be an overkill. That’s because Extra Cool has 3 times the cooling ingredients compared to KOOLFEVER Adults. It fits onto your skin and you won’t have to worry about it slipping off as you go about your day.
Like the KOOLFEVER Adult, you can cut the patch down to the size you need. It is also highly recommended that the KOOLFEVER Adult is used once (single-use sheets).
- 3 times cooler than the average adult version
- 4 hours of cooling effect
- You can further chill them in the refrigerator for a better cooling sensation
Who is this for?
Want to beat the hot weather in Malaysia? Anyone above 12 years old can safely use the KOOLFEVER Extra Cool. If and only if you are desperate, you can please the patches into the fridge for an extra boost in coolness.
Overview
InnoMed’s No-No Fever Patch (for children) is made from great quality, breathable fabric from Japan. With its ActiveCool™ technology, it locks up the water content in the fever patch. That means a quicker cooling rate and a longer-lasting period as well (10 hours)!
These patches are gentle on your child’s skin. Not only that, these aren’t plain boring fever patches – it has cute designs of everyone’s favourite Baby Shark on them!
Feel free to cut the gel sheet into different sizes, based on what your child needs. Note that these are recommended to only be used once (single-use sheets).
- Made with ActiveCool™ technology which locks up the water content in the fever patch
- Long-lasting cooling sensation of up to 10 hours
- Several designs available
Who is this for?
The No-No Fever Patch Children are, like its name, made for children. It is also advertised as being baby-friendly, hence you won’t have to buy fever sheets in a specific age range!
FAQ:
- Are fever patches effective?
- Cooling patches are usually used to help reduce a fever. But are they really effective?
- Using these fever patches is equivalent to using a damp rag on your forehead. According to Dr Mythili Pandi, “As the heat from the skin warms the fluids on the cloth or gel pad, it starts to conduct heat away faster and thereby creating a cooling effect.”
- Fever patches are also convenient, as some can keep cool over a longer period of time compared to a wet cloth.
- These fever patches are gentle on the skin (as long as they are used correctly and not pasted on parts of the body that shouldn’t be).
- Are fever patches reusable?
Unfortunately, most fever patches are usually single-use. For some fever patches, an option you can consider is cutting up the gel sheet to store away for your next use.